As of writing this, the elections are but a couple of days away. It is my second time voting in a federal election, and while I’ve cast my ballot in advanced polls, I don’t think I’ll know what overall outcome I want until the votes are counted. This is a note to my future self in the midst of uncertainty and conflict. Inward and out.
I decided to follow the three primary party leaders this election cycle, so I see a lot of irritating slander and rhetoric, but I also see a deep connection with their country. They are all looking at the same flag.
I have been told that all couples fight; that the difference between those that make it through and those who don’t are the ones that remember they are fighting together for the relationship rather than fighting each other as adversaries. I think that applies to a healthy country too. As we argue over taxes, spending, trade, and legislation — let’s remember that we are fighting for each other, not versus each other. Let us fight to understand each other. Let’s fight to learn from each other. Let us fight, but let us fight together.
